The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Devices)·Z-0538-2020·Announced 2019-12-11

GE Healthcare Recalls Giraffe OmniBed Infant Warmers Due to Latch Defect

GE Healthcare is recalling Giraffe OmniBed infant warmers because bedside panels and portholes may appear closed without being latched, posing a risk of patient falls.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as a Class I recall, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. The hazard involves a structural defect leading to a potential patient fall, which aligns with the criteria for severe injury risk.

Plain-English summary

GE Healthcare, LLC is recalling 23,693 units of the Giraffe OmniBed infant warmer. The recall is due to a defect where bedside panels and portholes can appear closed without being latched. This issue creates a potential risk of patient falls.

The affected units were distributed worldwide. The recall covers specific model numbers, including 6650-0XXX-XXX, 2074920-00X-XXXXXX, and various M-series models. An update dated June 3, 2021, indicates that all model numbers and units are affected.

Healthcare facilities should stop using the affected devices and contact GE Healthcare for instructions on repair or replacement. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this as a Class I recall.

The recalled product

Product
Giraffe OmniBed infant warmer
Manufacturer
GE Healthcare, LLC
Affected units
23,693

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by GE Healthcare, LLC under a single FDA (Devices) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 4 products in this recall →